Updated Friday, October 8, 2021 at 2:05pm.
Find the perfect things to do in H-Town with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, October 7 through Sunday, October 10, 2021.
This weekend, ease your way into the fall season with one of many festivals taking place around the city, celebrate all things Chicano during a weekend-long festival in Hermann Park, sing along to legendary neo-soul hits at a concert in Sugar Land, test your wizarding world knowledge while downing delicious local suds, and much more.
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Things to Do All Weekend
- Halloween 2021 Events in Houston | Daily – Slip on your costume and head out for a night on the town at one of the 35+ parties, concerts, and celebrations happening in Houston for Halloween 2021. Times, prices and locations vary.
- Kids & Family 2021 Halloween Events in Houston | Daily – Grab the kiddos and show off your costumes at nearly 30 sweet—and a few scary—family-friendly Halloween events taking place around Houston in 2021. Times, prices and locations vary.
- 42nd Annual Festival Chicano at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday to Saturday | FREE | Virtual Option – The annual Festival Chicano returns to the Hermann Park stage for 3 nightly concerts, featuring Little Joe y La Familia alongside Los Texmaniacs on Thursday; Ram Herrera with Grupo Aviso, plus Adalberto, J.R. Gomez and Demmi Garcia on Saturday; David Lee Garza y Los Musicales with Shelly Lares on Saturday. Livestream available. 7pm nightly.
- A Golden Girls Murder Mystery Dinner at Creative Learning Society | Friday & Saturday – Join Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia as they solve a murder mystery at this weekly event in Rosenberg. This interactive dinner theatre show invites the audience to complete challenges, find clues and become part of the show. $35; dinner tickets are $59. 7pm both evenings.
- Gabriel Iglesias at NRG Arena | Friday & Saturday – Rescheduled from April 2020, the Los Angeles-based comedian finally heads out on his Beyond the Fluffy Tour, bringing all new material for two nights of high hilarity. $46 to more than $122, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm each night.
- Fantasma at Arowyn Studios in EaDo | Fridays to Sunday | FREE – Explore an interdisciplinary art installation that combines the work of 3 artists working in 3 mediums, featuring Justin Earl Grant’s pictorial work, Micaela Piñero’s poetry, and Dani Ev Riquelme’s sounds. RSVPs are recommended. Times vary.
- 2021 Oktoberfest Events & Celebrations in Houston | Friday to Sunday – Strap on your Lederhosen and toast your favorite brews at one (or more) of our picks for 2021 Oktoberfest celebrations, parties and events taking place around Houston. Times, locations and prices vary.
- Houston Symphony presents Whole Lotta Shakin’: Swing to Rock at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Let multi-instrumentalist Dave Bennett and the Houston Symphony Big Band take you on a musical journey through the decades with hits from the Swing Era to classics of Glenn Miller, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and more at Jones Hall in Downtown. $29 to $114. Showtimes vary.
- Diva Royale: Drag Queen Show at Buddy’s | Friday to Sunday – Experience incredible impersonations of household names like Madonna, Beyoncé, Dolly Parton and more, while enjoying a drag and dinner (or brunch) show in Montrose. $20. Showtimes vary.
- Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion at Pearland Town Center | Saturday & Sunday – Find unique art and handcrafted pieces by local artists selling abstract art, jewelry, pottery, home goods, and more, when the Pearland Art and Crafts on the Pavilion returns for the first time in two years to Pearland Town Center. 10am to 5pm both days.
- Pumpkin Patch at Halter in Katy | Saturday & Sunday – For 3 weeks, this Katy-area pumpkin patch on the Halter farm welcomes visitors to pluck the plumpest they can find while also enjoying included activities like pony rides, a haunted trail, a stock yard maze and petting zoo. $10 per person; free for ages under 2. Parking, pumpkins, and some activities on the farm are an additional cost. Noon to 5pm.
- Songs on the Water on Buffalo Bayou | Saturday & Sunday – Enjoy a 90-minute boat ride on Buffalo Bayou that features a recital, wine selected by Nice Winery, a cheese plate and more, when Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Houston Grand Opera present an evening serenade featuring a total of eight songs. The event is expected to sell out. Times vary.
- Current Temporary Museum Exhibits & Art Installations on View Around Greater Houston | Daily | Many FREE – Explore the many striking, stunning, and diverse exhibits exploring history, science, art, culture, and creativity around the Greater Houston metro area.
- Outdoor Markets & Pop-Up Shopping Events Around Houston | Daily | Many FREE – Browse, explore, and shop at one or all of Houston’s outdoor markets, many with live entertainment, food trucks, and other distractions.
- Houston Astros Tickets at Minute Maid Park | Sponsored – Snag your seats to the MLB playoffs in 2021. Search for cheaper, better or hard-to-find seats so you can see the Houston Astros at home with the TicketNetwork online marketplace.
- Houston Dynamo FC Tickets at PNC Stadium | Sponsored – Take to the pitch for a season of soccer. Search for cheaper, better or hard-to-find seats so you can see Houston Dynamo FC at home, with the TicketNetwork online marketplace.
- Houston Texans Tickets at NRG Stadium | Sponsored – Hit the gridiron with seats to cheer on the Texans. Search for cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats so you can see Houston Texans at home, with the TicketNetowork online marketplace.
Thursday, October 7, 2021
- Children’s Bingo at Levy Park | FREE – Start your weekend early with a 30-minute, socially distanced game of bingo for ages 4 to 12, with cards, markers, and prizes provided by Levy Park. 4:30pm.
- Lyons Ave. Night Market at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | No Cover – Shop from local farmers, gardeners, and entrepreneurs at Saint Arnold’s beer garden in Fifth Ward. Grab a cold beer from the bar while you peruse through the vendor market. 5pm to 9pm.
- Journey Through Great Pinot Noirs at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Galleria – Pappas Bros. will host a walk-around tasting of the world’s greatest Pinot Noirs, from the golden slope of the Cote d’Or, to the hills and valleys of California and Oregon. Tickets are $120 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and include tastings and heavy appetizers. 5:30pm.
- 2022 Texas Poet Laureate Lupe Mendez at Holocaust Museum Houston | FREE – The Houston-based Texas Poet Laureate for 2022 will appear for an in-person reading at HMH, sharing work that remarks on issues from the political to the emotional and focuses on his roots in Texas and the Mexican state of Jalisco. 6pm.
- Fall Concert Series: Bama Breeze at Market Street | FREE – Head to Market Street in the Woodlands to catch a variety band set filled with country, blues, soul, Motown, classic rock, luau tunes and more, when Bama Breeze takes to the stage for an evening show as part of the Fall Concert Series. 6pm to 9pm.
- Best Karaoke Contest at Showtime Bar and Lounge | No Cover – Sing your heart out performing hits for cash prizes as Showtime Bar and Lounge hosts a night of friendly competition at their Best Karaoke Contest. 6pm.
- Harry Potter Trivia at B-52 Brewing | No Cover – Cast a spell testing your knowledge of all seven Harry Potter books and sipping on delicious local suds during a trivia night at B-52 Brewing. 7pm.
- Rochelle and the Sidewinders in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | Virtual Option – Stop through Upper Kirby to check out a set from award-winning, high-energy blues band, Rochelle and the Sidewinders when they take to the stage at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck. $30 to $240. 7pm.
- Ali Velshi on the Pandemic and Global Economic Recovery at Asia Society Texas Center – Welcome MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi to discuss the latest on the pandemic and what’s ahead for the U.S. and global economic recovery when Asia Society Texas Center hosts an in-person conversation. $30 for non-members. 7pm to 8pm.
- Erykah Badu in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Marvel at the legendary R&B and neo-soul tunes of singer-songwriter and Texas native, Erykah Badu, when she performs live at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land. $44.50 to $134.50. 8pm.
- Heartless Bastards in Concert at the Heights Theater – Rock out while taking in an energetic set from 4-piece rock band, Heartless Bastards when they take to the stage at the Heights Theater for a live performance. Tele Novella opens the show. $22. 8pm.
- Wavves in Concert at Satellite Bar – Stop through the East End to catch indie-rock band, Wavves, when they perform live in support of their latest album, Hideaway, at Satellite Bar. $22. 8pm.
- California Guitar Trio in Concert at Main Street Crossing – Experience an energetic acoustic show from the California Guitar Trio at Main Street Crossing in Tomball. $28 to $38. 8pm.
- NBA Preseason: Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat at Toyota Center – In their final home preseason game, the Rockets will face a new-look Miami Heat, featuring Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry and former Rocket (and 2021 NBA champ), PJ Tucker. $10 to more than $800, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 9pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.
Friday, October 8, 2021
- Children’s Story Time at CityPlace | FREE – Bring the kiddos in your life to hear tales from beloved Disney character Moana and more at CityPlace in Spring. 6pm.
- Modest Mouse with Future Islands at White Oak Music Hall – With their seventh studio album, alt rock band Modest Mouse take a psychedelic path in The Golden Casket, and brings these latest tracks plus fan faves to the White Oak lawn, joined by Baltimore-based Future Islands. $45, but you may find better, cheaper, or hard-to-get seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 6pm.
- Band On The Run in Concert at the Continental Club – Hear the music of the Beatles in the heart of Midtown when the tribute act, Band On The Run, performs on the Continental Club’s backyard stage. $10. 7pm.
- Day of the Dead Spooktacular Celebration at MATCH – Inspired by the world of Dia de los Muertos, Intempo Dance Ensemble presents this performance of dance and music that features colorful Catrinas and sugar skull dances. $25; $15 for ages 12 and under. 7pm.
- Moodafaruka in Concert at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE – Spend your evening enjoying a blend of Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Spanish, and Western Motif music with a performance by Moodafaruka at Sugar Land Town Square. 7:30pm.
- Movies Under the Stars: Death Becomes Her Movie Screening at Market Square Park | FREE – Catch the story of a novelist who loses her man to a friend and winds up in a psychiatric hospital, only to return home years later looking more radiant than ever, when Downtown District presents an outdoor screening of the 1992 film, Death Becomes Her. 7:30pm.
- Gold Over America Tour with Simone Biles at Toyota Center – Houston native and the most decorated gymnast of all-time, Simone Biles highlights the G.O.A.T. Tour that will also feature Olympic-medaling gymnasts Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Grace McCallum and MyKayla Skinner. $30.50 to $195.50, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the Ticketnetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm
- Jackopierce in Concert at the Heights Theater – The alternative rock band, Jackopierce celebrates more than three decades of alternative rock goodness with a live performance at the Heights Theater. $24 to $416. 8pm.
- Eric Tessmer in Concert at Rockefeller’s – Cheer on Austin-based blues guitarist, Eric Tessmer, when he performs a live set of tunes worth tapping your toes to at Rockefeller’s on Washington Ave. Western Youth opens the show. $18 to $35. 8pm.
- Bad Idea: Pay-What-You-Can Monthly Comedy Show at the Secret Group | No Cover – Fall out of your chair laughing when the Secret Group hosts Bad Idea, a monthly outdoor comedy show featuring comics from Texas and beyond. 8pm.
- Surfaces at Bayou Music Center – Originally out of College Station, the catchy duo have been bringing the island vibes with their blend of pop and calypso, recently dropping their fourth studio album this summer, Pacifico. $27.50 to $45. 8pm.
- Metalachi in Concert at Scout Bar – Head to the Bay Area to hear the heavy metal mariachi sound of Metalachi when Scout Bar hosts the band for an evening of brutal tunes. Openers Via Linda and Vulgo will kick things off. $12. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.
Things to Do on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, 2021.
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